A YOUNG woman’s desire to improve people’s understanding of sexism and racism has led to her using her skills as a radio presenter to launch her own business. Chantal Herbert, 37, from Newcastle, graduates from MA Radio from the University of Sunderland later this year with a fledgling business that is already […]
The past few days have seen a storm of controversy around apparent Government ‘contempt’ for the UK’s arts and creative industries (A&CI). First, Chancellor Rishi Sunak provoked anger with comments which, while mis-reported, created the perception that ministers saw careers in A&CI as somehow ‘disposable’. But then came a government […]
PROJECT Big Picture has caught the attention of football fans this past week, as the English Football League (EFL) supported the proposals made by Manchester United and Liverpool. EFL chief executive Rick Parry backed the scheme, which will see greater funding by the Premier League (PL) to EFL clubs, […]
THE leader of Newcastle City Council said it was unlikely any further restrictions will be applied to the north-east of England “for now”. Nick Forbes said on Twitter: “I’m pleased that, for now, it’s unlikely any further restrictions will apply in the North East. “We need a period of stability […]
TWIN brothers Brett and Ross Billingham are proving that they’re identical in every way – even down to the degrees they’ve chosen to study at the University of Sunderland. The 22-year-olds’ long held interest in art and graphics led them both to study a BA Illustration and Design degree – […]
For many years now, it has been tradition to have Roker seafront lit up with lights through the Autumn. Despite the pandemic, this year is no different. From Friday 9 October, Roker and Seaburn seafront will again be awash with colourful lights as the annual light show is turned on […]
CONSTRUCTION of the first council houses to be built in Sunderland for 40 years has began in an important day for the city. Sunderland Council has appointed construction company Tolent to build 17 affordable bungalows, 16 of which will be specially adapted to provide homes for people with physical disabilities […]
FIFA’s Chief Head of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has brought forward the idea that football may scrap throw ins for kick ins in a potentially radical new rule change. Former Arsenal boss, Wenger, has said that throw ins could be changed so that when the ball goes out of […]
FOOTBALL clubs up and down the country have joined together to create a petition to get fans back into stadiums. All three major North East sides have shared the petition on their social media feeds, and over 180,000 fans have already signed up in support. The petition is urging […]
FEEDING Families have handed out over 50,000 meals since the beginning of April. In just 48 hours they have received 1,000 applications to help families this Christmas. But the North East Charity says more needs to be done to help people across the region fighting to keep their heads above […]